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🇿🇦 Does a South African need a visa for Sudan 🇸🇩?
Yes. South African passport holders need a visa for Sudan, applied for at an embassy or consulate of Sudan before travelling.
Checked against Wikipedia's list of visa requirements for South African citizens on 2026-10-04. Entry rules change: confirm with the embassy of Sudan or its official government website before you travel.
⚠ U.S. State Department travel advisory for Sudan: Level 4: Do Not Travel (updated 15 May 2026). It is written for U.S. citizens; read the advisory before you book.
What this means for your trip
You apply at an embassy, consulate or authorised visa centre of the destination, usually with an application form, passport photos, bank statements, travel itinerary and accommodation bookings.
Processing takes days to weeks, and some embassies require an interview; start the application well before your trip.
Your passport should normally be valid for at least six months beyond your planned departure date and have blank pages for stamps; many countries apply this rule.
Where to apply in South Africa
If you live in South Africa, visas for Sudan are issued by its missions there. Many of them use an outsourced visa application centre: the mission's website says where to apply and which office covers your region.
- Embassy of Sudan in South Africa · 1203 Pretorius street
Missions from Wikidata (CC0), checked 2026-09-26. Addresses and opening hours change: check the mission's website before you go.
Sudan at a glance
Capital: Khartoum · Currency: Sudanese pound (SDG, PT) · Official languages: Arabic, English · Calling code: +249
Plugs and voltage
Some of your plugs fit (C); for type D, M, N plugs bring a travel adapter for Sudan's sockets (C).
Your embassy in Sudan
If your passport is lost or stolen, or you need help in an emergency in Sudan, contact the embassy of South Africa:
- Embassy of South Africa in Sudan · Street 11, B9, House 16 · dirco.gov.za
Missions from Wikidata (CC0), checked 2026-09-26. Addresses and opening hours change: check the mission's website before you go.
Easier destinations near Sudan for South African passport holders
- 🇹🇳 Tunisia — Visa-free 90 days
- 🇪🇬 Egypt — Visa on arrival
- 🇱🇾 Libya — e-Visa
The other way round
🇸🇩 Sudanese passport holders visiting South Africa: Sudanese passport holders do not need a visa for South Africa, but must get an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) online before travelling.
The South African passport at a glance
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Questions
Do South African citizens need a visa for Sudan?
South African passport holders need a visa for Sudan, applied for at an embassy or consulate of Sudan before travelling.
Does a Sudanese need a visa for South Africa?
Sudanese passport holders do not need a visa for South Africa, but must get an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) online before travelling.